Matthew 13:44
The kingdom of heaven is like a treasure hidden in a field. When a man finds it, he hides it, and, because of his joy, he goes and sells everything that he has, and he buys that field.
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In Context
45Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant seeking good pearls.
Cross References
Proverbs 16:16Possess wisdom, for it is better than gold. And acquire prudence, for it is more precious than silver.
Proverbs 18:1Whoever has a will to withdraw from a friend, seeks occasions; he shall be reproached at all times.
Isaiah 55:1All you who thirst, come to the waters. And you who have no money: hurry, buy and eat. Approach, buy wine and milk, without money and without barter.
Matthew 13:24He proposed another parable to them, saying: “The kingdom of heaven is like a man who sowed good seed in his field.
Matthew 19:27Then Peter responded by saying to him: “Behold, we have left behind all things, and we have followed you. So then, what will be for us?”
Luke 14:33Therefore, every one of you who does not renounce all that he possesses is not able to be my disciple.
Matthew Henry on Matthew 13:25-44
Parable of the Tares, the Mustard-Seed, the Leaven, &c.. 24 Another parable put he forth unto them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is likened unto a man which sowed good seed in his field: 25 But while men slept, his enemy came and sowed tares among the wheat, and went his way. 26 But when the blade was sprung up, and brought forth fruit, then appeared the tares also. 27 So the servants of the householder came and said unto him, Sir, didst not thou sow good seed in thy field? from whence then hath it tares? 28 He… Read the whole commentary →